25 Oct 1918
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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1918
Page
1
A Vienna dispatch to the Frankfurter Gazette via Associated Press reports that a speedy unconditional surrender of the Austro-Hungarian monarchy is probable. The Oct. 24 notice notes the rapid collapse of central authority as the empire nears capitulation.
Washington Oct 25 Republican contentions that the third clause of Wilsons fourteen peace terms removing economic barriers is a free trade plank sparked a Senate debate. Senator Thomas Colorado held the clause meant no prohibitive tariffs while Senator Watson Indiana and others argued against tying Democratic policy to any treaty. McCumber asked if Lenroots Wisconsin Senate contest influenced German sentiment. Thomas downplayed but noted differences between solitary and general elections. Roosevelt Harrison and Lodge speeches from 1898 were cited to support a Republican Congress backing McKinley, with Smith Michigan arguing pre Spanish War conditions and Cleveland opposition to war, and Kine Utah noting 87 Republicans in the House planned to oppose war unless the President changed stance. Continued on Page 4.
In Austin Texas October 25 Attorney General Looney warned railroads that the court of criminal appeals ruling against statewide prohibition did not allow liquor transport or delivery inside the state He said injunctions blocking railroad transport remain in force and noted a district court judge’s permanent injunctions banning liquor sales within ten miles of a military camp
Des Moines authorities reported a threatening strike by Des Moines street car employees was nearly called off after a Washington bulletin stating the war labor board ruled disputes must be arbitrated locally first. The strike was set for 1:16 Friday morning, but union officials indicated there was little doubt the ruling would be accepted.
Theodore Roosevelt sends duplicate telegrams to Lodge Poindexter and Johnson calling the Wilson fourteen points "thoroughly mischievous" and urging an unconditional surrender of Germany. He argues for dictating peace by force and warns against German terms that would appear favorable to foes of the United States. He urges declaring war on Turkey and clarifying U S ally status among France England Italy Belgium and Serbia.
Reports from 44 states indicate further subsidence of the influenza epidemic though large cities remain hard hit. Army camps report little change with 2,772 new cases. Illinois notes great improvement with 3,589 new cases down from Wednesday. Vaccination and anti-toxin stations will aid physicians nationwide.
Bishop Keating of Northampton and the Bishop of Arras met President Wilson at a Catholic university luncheon. Keating said British public and Catholics will not let the Irish convention findings stay dead letter and warned Ulster’s control must end, asserting no party or government will reimpose it.
Federal Judge K M Landis of Chicago will be called upon to naturalize about 1 200 alien soldiers at Camp Grant next week as the examining board continues daily naturalizations of 300 aliens eager to serve in the military.
Fighting between Mexican federal troops and Villa followers continued in the Ojinaga district near the American border with casualties reported on both sides. Mexican ranchers aided the clash and Villa reinforcements were expected as leaders and commanders moved to the area.
British troops report a two day advance across the front from the Sambre canal to the Scheldt with 7 000 prisoners and over 100 guns captured. The Haig communique notes gains near Ors Le Quesnoy and Robersart, with continued pressure toward the Mormal forest. French forces also advance along the Oise canal and between the Oise and Serre rivers, taking hundreds of prisoners. Aviation units claim substantial successes including hundreds of enemy machines down and large bombing of railway targets.
Washington reports the War Industries Board will restrict lumber production to essential uses such as government allied requirements railroads civilians and war work. Output will be prioritized by labor material and equipment with strict conservation of fuels and materials. Export production also limited to licensed items only.
New York report shows eighty percent of 3.8 million foreign language residents in the New York federal reserve district subscribed to the fourth liberty loan. Subscriptions totaled $500,000,000 with strong pledges from natives of neutral nations. Only five per cent of German born residents did not subscribe. People of 61 nationalities joined in, many regretting their homeland’s limited aid. Police goal was $50,000,000 but sales reached $130,860,350 while New York theaters sold bonds totaling $41,154,009.
Paris reports an official comment on Wilson's reply to Germany. French officials say the reply reduces the dispute to a military issue to be decided by Foch Haig and Pershing, while doubting German sincerity about internal reforms. Armistice seems unlikely due to drastic conditions.
Four American aviators of a six man squadron reported back to duty near Verdun after missing since Wednesday. Locals include Eddie Rickenbacker who fought two German planes and downed one. Jacques Swaab and David Backus each credited with multiple victories. Raymond Severs and H E Kelton also noted for engagements, with Kelton and others reporting night actions near St Mihiel.
London dispatch reports a German government wireless message promising the return undamaged of valuable artworks taken from museums and private owners in Cambrai Douai and Valenciennes. The works were moved to safety under the supreme army command to spare them from bombardment.
New York banks advised by the liberty loan committee to raise margins on stock transactions from 20 to 30 percent. The money committee proposed this as an alternative to higher money rates to conserve banking resources for financing the fourth liberty loan payments.
The official Belgian headquarters bulletin dated Oct 25 notes no major events in the Allied operations in Flanders except British forces increasing their advance east of Ihus reaching the Deynze Courtrai road between Peteghem and Onsene and moving north of Vichte.
Reports from the American intelligence department state that boy scouts in Hamburg and other German cities are being armed with machine guns and are repeatedly used to quell strike outbreaks. The dispatch notes the activities northwest of Verdun dated October 24. The information underscores civilian militia involvement in policing unrest during wartime.
William James Murphy publisher of the Minneapolis Tribune died Thursday in Chicago according to a telegram received here. The obituary notes his leadership of the Tribune and his influence on local journalism during years of service.
Washington notes Germany seeks peace terms based on Wilson principles. Allies contemplate armistice conditions under supreme war council guidance. US and Allied officers ready to handle technical questions while political issues may await final peace talks. Evacuation of invaded territory is not explicitly stated in the latest note.
Military advisers from allied governments plan to craft armistice terms with Germany. Proposals include German troop evacuation from Belgium and France, Allied occupation of strategic German points, demobilization, limits on munitions, and internment of German ships. Reports say Germany may reject severe terms or move toward demobilization, with President Wilson signaling the path to peace.
Official circles praised the Presidents stance on Germany and the armistice terms. Senator Lodge criticized the note though many expect a broad peace debate when the Senate reconvenes after recess. The note asserts an armistice must imply virtual surrender and bar any peace talks with German leaders.
London reports that the US president’s note uses the strongest language in modern times between nations. The note clears the path for formal discussions and signals an end to the current phase, with world powers watching whether Germany will accept or reject Wilson’s platform.
Archangel Oct 24 American and British forces repulsed heavy Bolshevik infantry attacks on advanced allied positions along the Dvina front. Bolshevik gunboats shelled allied lines for six hours as counter attacks failed. American troops captured two guns and inflicted heavy losses on the enemy.
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